The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-04-26, Page 9Page 8-10aeknow Seatioel,. Wednesday, AprII 26, 1978
Huron -Bruce Liberals nominate Graig
The nation's economy and
national unity will be the two
main issues in the upcoming
federal election according to.
Graeme Craig, Walton. Craig was
chosen to represent the Liberals
in the Huron -Bruce riding at the
Huron -Bruce Liberal Association
nomination convention and annu-
al meeting in Clinton on April . 19.
Craig defeated I Grant Chis-
holm, Lucknow, and Jean Adams,
Goderich. The riding, now repres-
ented by Bob McKinley, P.C.,
was Huron -Middlesex before re-
distribution.
Craig, 31, is a lifelong resident
of the riding and has farmed since
graduating from Ridgetown Col-
lege of Agricultural Technology.
A technician with United Breed-
ers for 10 years, he is a director of
the Huron Cattlemen's Associa-
tion, president of the Brussels
Agricultural Society and assistant
secretary treasurer to the Huron
Plowmen's Association.
Statistics concerning the na-
tion's 'economy are "confusing"
Craig told the 400 Liberals who
attended the convention. While
there is 1 million unemployed,
there are 300,000 more working
now than one year ago. The
labour force has increased three
percent in the past year in Canada
while in the same period, the U.S.
labour force has increased only
two percent and the labour force
in Germany has declined two
percent.
The budget brought down by
the Liberals two weeks ago is a
"responsible" one said Craig.
The three percent drop in sale tax
will stimulate the purchasing
power of Canadians. But, he
added it is important that a
balance in foreign and Canadian
buying be kept to ensure Canad-
ians work.
He noted that the budget also
brought into effect the exemption
from capital gains tax, of corpor-
ated farmswhich are handed
down from one family- member 'to
another.
He told the convention that
farming is the backbone of the
country and that farming must be
profitable to make it a viable
enterprize for ,the farmer.
He said that this is the most
"crucial election" this country
has faced and that the prime
minister of this country will have
to give solid direction to the
Canadian people to keep the
country together: He said that he
could not see Joe Clark as having
the ability to do this. He said that
Pierre Trudeau however, is
Gaunt chairs
respected by world leaders,
Minister of Indian and North-
ern Affairs, Hugh Falkner, MP,
Peterborough, addressed the con-
vention considering issues which
included the economy, national
unity, unemployment and agricul-
ture.
During the annual meeting
which followed the nomination
ballot, the nominating committee
gave the following report.
committee on
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only weapon at their disposal, a move for a vote of non -confidence in
the government.
The committee chaired by Gaunt has presented the Liberal
party's alternatives to the Government's use of the 371/2 percent
increase. in OHIP premiums in a news conference held by the party
leader Dr. Stuart Smith on April 18.
Smith said that, "the OHIP rate increase has little to do with
health costs. The government needs the money for other things."
He pointed out that the practices and policies of the Health
Ministry need reform. The funding, expenditure control and service
delivery can all be improved, though specific recommendations will
require more study and work than can possibly be accomplished in a
few meetings.
Smith said on March 9 that the Liberals would find alternatives to
the Treasurer's excessive OHIP rate increase and he set out the
preferred places where the money can be found at the April 18th
press conference,
Gaunt's committee suggested that the increase in OHIP
premiums be limited to six percent. This approximately reflects real
higher costs in the health insurance system and is within the A. I. B.
guidelines as it .should be. This would raise $51 million. --
The committee's second alternative was to cut out the fat which
has been built into the Ministry of Health estimates, The Liberals
see at least $50 million padding in this year's budget.
Third, the Treasurer should be forced to'implement his own dollar
control of Manpower guideline which limits the budget for govern-
ment salaries and wage settlements to an increase of 4 percent. This
year's estimates show spending beyond this guideline of $67
million.
The fourth recommendation is to cut government spending on
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"Services" by 5 percent. These are services such as public
relations, consultants, printing and so on. The budget for these
services wasincreased by 7.5 percent. The Liberals suggest cutting
back these to a 2.5 perceiit increase for a saving of $24 million.
To increase the corporate income tax rate by 1/2 point to 12'
percent for most businesses would generate an additional $41
million. But for most businesses the increase in income tax would
cost far less than their share of ,a 371/2 percent OHIP increase.
The government's OHIP hike would cost business $122 million
say the Liberals. The combined cost to business of their proposal for
a 1/2 point corporate tax increase and a 6 percent OHIP increase
would be $61 million - exactly half the Treasurer's proposal.
The' final proposal set forth by Gaunt's committee -proposed the
use of some Lottery funds for general revenue. There is far more
money being generated.than originally envisioned. According to the
budget, $77 million will remain unallocated at the end of this fiscal
year. The Liberals propose that $38 million of these uncommitted
funds be allocated to general revenue.
The Liberal proposals total $271.7 million.
Smith said at the press conference when he presented the
findings of the committee chaired by Gaunt that the government's
37.5 percent increase in OHIP premiums is unacceptable to the
Liberal Party. "We cannot support such an enormous increase in
such a regressive tax."
Smith said that the Liberal alternatives were "responsible and
reasonable".
The government has been given one week to consider alternatives
to their OHIP increase and they were to present their proposals
Tuesday afternoon.
Liberal Leader Smith and NDP Cassidy are prepared to make a
non -confidence motion if the proposed increase is not substantially
reduced, whether by means of the Liberal alternatives or by some
acceptable means. A non -confidence motion on this issue would
result in the fall of the minority Conservative government and a
provincial election.
However, said Smith, while nobody wants an election at this time,
the Liberal party has been opposed to the increase since budget day
and have condemned quite vocally the idea of using health
insurance premiums as a way to generate extra dollars for other
government. expenditures.
"The government must begin to ecr to that they did not win a
majority at the last election," said Srtith, "and must take account of
the views, concerns and principles of at least one of the opposition
parties."
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President, Herb Kuntz, Form-
osa; executive vice presidents,
Howard Aitken, Goderich; treas-
urer, Murray Elston, Wingham;
secretary, Jack Horan, Walton.
District vice presidents, Emil
Hendrick, Paul Steckle, Gordon
Smyth, Clarence 'Denomme,
George Townshend, John Currie,
Peter Keil, Muriel Brophy, Dun-
can Campbell, and Mac Inglis.
Directors, Trudy Holmes, Tony
Johnstone, Anne Marie Murphy,
Keith McLean. Immediate past
president, Charles Thomas, Brus-
sels.
Pt. Clark
Kinsmen
receive
charter
The Point Clark and District
Kinsmen Club became the ninety-
sixth club in District 1, when they
received their charter on Saturday
night.
A capacity crowd of Kinsmen,
Kinettes and special guests
welcomed the newest club into
Canada's Young Men's Service
Club, the Association of Kinsmen
Clubs, at the Lucknow Legion.
Sponsor for the new club was
the Lucknow and District Kins-
men Club with Lucknow Kinsmen
member Greg Laroque, respon-
sible for the formation.
St, Peter's Anglican Church
ladies catered to the banquet.
Past president Tony Johnstone
was the program chairman.
Head' table and the new
members of the Point Clark Club
and their wives were piped in by
piper Frank_ MacKenzie.
The evening opened with the
Kin song, led by Kin Clem Cote,
followed by the Kinette song led
by Kinette president, Barb Helm.
Kin Grace was said by Kin Archie
De Groote. Welcome was extend-
ed by Kinsmen president, Evans
Helm. Toast to the ladies was
made by Kin Rod McDonagh and
Mrs. Wendy Elliott replied. Past
Governor John Green, Drayton,
presented a toast to the Associa-
tion, and the response was given
by National Director John Bore -
ham, Oshawa.
Charter ceremonies were dir-
ected by Deputy Governor of
Zone B, Ron Heipel• of Mount
Forest; District 1 Governor,
Wayne Newell of St. Catharines
and National Director John Bore -
ham, Oshawa.
Several presentations were
made to the members and the
club. Greetings were brought by
Huron Township Reeve Mike
Snobelen, M.P.P. Murray Gaunt
and M.P. Crawford Douglas.
Several telegrams and messages
of congratulations were read.
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Still a chance
There is still a chance to get in
on the winning in the Lucknow
District Community Centre Lot-
tery draw. Fund raising chair-
man, Walter Arnold, said that
three more tickets were sold this
week hut, there ,ire still a feu left.
It's a chance to buy a first ticket
on the draw or get together with a
group and purchase part of a
second ticket.
Donations to the fund total
$20,521. A further list of dona-
tions includes: Cam Cook, Pion-
eer Hi Bred Ltd., Gooderham &
Worts Ltd., Linda McQuitlin, A.
W. Miles' Ltd., Molson Compan-
ies Ltd., Kenny Brown, Howard
Barger, Frank Alton, King Grain
Ltd., Jack Webster,